Question 1

Babbling gradually transitions into the use of only the phonemes present in the child's native language, beginning at the age of

Accepted Answer

A)  3 months. 
B)  6 months. 
C)  8 months. 
D)  1 year. 
A)  3 months. 
B)  6 months. 
C)  8 months. 
D)  1 year.

Question 2

What theorist suggested that intelligence tests tap an individual's "g" factor, or general intelligence, and a number of "s" factors, or specific intellectual abilities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Robert Sternberg 
B)  Charles Spearman 
C)  Louis Thurstone 
D)  J.P. Guilford 
A)  Robert Sternberg 
B)  Charles Spearman 
C)  Louis Thurstone 
D)  J.P. Guilford

Question 3

How did Gardner and Sternberg change our understanding of intelligence?

Accepted Answer

Gardner believes that there are seven in

Question 4

The major disadvantage of using heuristics to solve problems is that

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A)  no solution is guaranteed. 
B)  they involve so much effort. 
C)  they are time consuming and inefficient. 
D)  several solutions may be found. 
A)  no solution is guaranteed. 
B)  they involve so much effort. 
C)  they are time consuming and inefficient. 
D)  several solutions may be found.

Question 5

One explanation for why IQ scores are good predictors of academic success is that

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A)  IQ scores also predict social success, which is important for school success. 
B)  people in the professions have higher IQs than the population in general. 
C)  IQ tests are good predictors of occupational success, which requires academic success. 
D)  success on IQ tests and academic success require the same skills. 
A)  IQ scores also predict social success, which is important for school success. 
B)  people in the professions have higher IQs than the population in general. 
C)  IQ tests are good predictors of occupational success, which requires academic success. 
D)  success on IQ tests and academic success require the same skills.

Question 6

What are the ranges of IQ scores considered average, superior, and in the range of intellectual disability?

Accepted Answer

About 50 percent of all IQ scores fall i

Question 7

How are twin studies used to study whether intelligence is inherited, and what are the findings?

Accepted Answer

Twin studies provide evidence that intel

Question 8

Of the following categories of relationship, the lowest degree of similarity of IQ has been found among

Accepted Answer

A)  brothers and sisters reared together. 
B)  identical twins reared apart. 
C)  brothers and sisters reared apart. 
D)  identical twins reared together. 
A)  brothers and sisters reared together. 
B)  identical twins reared apart. 
C)  brothers and sisters reared apart. 
D)  identical twins reared together.

Question 9

How does language in trained chimpanzees differ from human language?

Accepted Answer

Chimpanzees do not have a vocal tract ad

Question 10

A strategy for solving a problem by determining the steps needed to accomplish the goal, and then trying to solve each part in turn, is called

Accepted Answer

A)  algorithms. 
B)  trial-and-error. 
C)  linear reasoning. 
D)  means-ends analysis. 
A)  algorithms. 
B)  trial-and-error. 
C)  linear reasoning. 
D)  means-ends analysis.

Question 11

Discuss the differences between the ideas of crystallized and fluid intelligence.

Accepted Answer

Some theorists, instead of searching for

Question 12

What is the learning theory approach to language learning and what does animal research suggest about this theory?

Accepted Answer

Language is acquired in the same way tha

Question 13

All of the following are examples of an acceleration program except

Accepted Answer

A)  skipping a grade. 
B)  practice using various musical instruments. 
C)  accelerated individualized learning of algebra. 
D)  advanced placement in college or university. 
A)  skipping a grade. 
B)  practice using various musical instruments. 
C)  accelerated individualized learning of algebra. 
D)  advanced placement in college or university.

Question 14

How is IQ calculated today, for adults?

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A)  The mental age (score on the test) is divided by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
B)  One adult's score is compared with norms, based on the score of many other adults of the same age. 
C)  Grade level completed is divided by the number of years out of school and multiplied by chronological age. 
D)  The same way it is calculated for children. 
A)  The mental age (score on the test) is divided by chronological age and multiplied by 100. 
B)  One adult's score is compared with norms, based on the score of many other adults of the same age. 
C)  Grade level completed is divided by the number of years out of school and multiplied by chronological age. 
D)  The same way it is calculated for children.

Question 15

Explain the role of divergent thinking in creativity.

Accepted Answer

J. P. Guilford suggests that creative th

Question 16

In his study of geniuses, Lewis Terman found that the mentally superior were often close to being insane.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Matilda took a test designed to measure her artistic talent. The first time she received a score of 46, and the second time her score was 112. On the basis of this, we can probably conclude that the test

Accepted Answer

A)  is not valid. 
B)  is not reliable. 
C)  is not objective. 
D)  has not been standardized. 
A)  is not valid. 
B)  is not reliable. 
C)  is not objective. 
D)  has not been standardized.

Question 18

The Flynn effect refers to the noted differences in IQ scores between racial groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following qualities not measured by intelligence tests are necessary for academic success?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural experience 
B)  performance and aptitude 
C)  accumulated knowledge 
D)  attitude and motivation 
A)  cultural experience 
B)  performance and aptitude 
C)  accumulated knowledge 
D)  attitude and motivation

Question 20

Define language.

Accepted Answer

Scientists define language as a means of

Babbling gradually transitions into the use of only the phonemes present in the child's native language, beginning at the age of

What theorist suggested that intelligence tests tap an individual's "g" factor, or general intelligence, and a number of "s" factors, or specific intellectual abilities?

How did Gardner and Sternberg change our understanding of intelligence?

The major disadvantage of using heuristics to solve problems is that

One explanation for why IQ scores are good predictors of academic success is that

What are the ranges of IQ scores considered average, superior, and in the range of intellectual disability?

How are twin studies used to study whether intelligence is inherited, and what are the findings?

Of the following categories of relationship, the lowest degree of similarity of IQ has been found among

How does language in trained chimpanzees differ from human language?

A strategy for solving a problem by determining the steps needed to accomplish the goal, and then trying to solve each part in turn, is called

Discuss the differences between the ideas of crystallized and fluid intelligence.

What is the learning theory approach to language learning and what does animal research suggest about this theory?

All of the following are examples of an acceleration program except

How is IQ calculated today, for adults?

Explain the role of divergent thinking in creativity.

In his study of geniuses, Lewis Terman found that the mentally superior were often close to being insane.

Matilda took a test designed to measure her artistic talent. The first time she received a score of 46, and the second time her score was 112. On the basis of this, we can probably conclude that the test

The Flynn effect refers to the noted differences in IQ scores between racial groups.

Which of the following qualities not measured by intelligence tests are necessary for academic success?

Define language.

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Exam 7: Cognition, Language, and Intelligence

Babbling gradually transitions into the use of only the phonemes present in the child's native language, beginning at the age of

What theorist suggested that intelligence tests tap an individual's "g" factor, or general intelligence, and a number of "s" factors, or specific intellectual abilities?

How did Gardner and Sternberg change our understanding of intelligence?

The major disadvantage of using heuristics to solve problems is that

One explanation for why IQ scores are good predictors of academic success is that

What are the ranges of IQ scores considered average, superior, and in the range of intellectual disability?

How are twin studies used to study whether intelligence is inherited, and what are the findings?

Of the following categories of relationship, the lowest degree of similarity of IQ has been found among

How does language in trained chimpanzees differ from human language?

A strategy for solving a problem by determining the steps needed to accomplish the goal, and then trying to solve each part in turn, is called

Discuss the differences between the ideas of crystallized and fluid intelligence.

What is the learning theory approach to language learning and what does animal research suggest about this theory?

All of the following are examples of an acceleration program except

How is IQ calculated today, for adults?

Explain the role of divergent thinking in creativity.

In his study of geniuses, Lewis Terman found that the mentally superior were often close to being insane.

Matilda took a test designed to measure her artistic talent. The first time she received a score of 46, and the second time her score was 112. On the basis of this, we can probably conclude that the test

The Flynn effect refers to the noted differences in IQ scores between racial groups.

Which of the following qualities not measured by intelligence tests are necessary for academic success?

Define language.

Introduction to Psychology

Biology and Behaviour

Sensation and Perception

States of Consciousness

Learning

Memory

Development

Motivation and Emotion

Social Psychology

Personality, Theory and Assessment

Health and Stress

Psychological Disorders

Therapies

Filters